NDA Syllabus 2026 Provides A Complete Subject-wise Syllabus For Mathematics And GAT Along With The Latest NDA Exam Pattern And Marking Scheme. Check Detailed Topics For NDA Written Exam, Section-wise Weightage, Paper Structure, And Important Subjects For Effective Preparation.

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NDA Syllabus 2026 – Complete Subject-wise Syllabus and Exam Pattern

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will publish the official NDA Syllabus 2026 through the NDA & NA (I) 2026 notification, expected in the second week of December 2025. Aspirants preparing for NDA 1 2026 and NDA 2 2026 must thoroughly review the syllabus to understand the exact topics included in the written examination.

The NDA written exam is divided into two papers — Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). GAT includes both English and General Knowledge, covering Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography, Current Affairs and more.

This updated NDA Syllabus 2026 (English and Hindi) provides complete chapter-wise details, exam pattern, marking scheme, and preparation guidelines to help candidates plan their study strategy effectively.

Overview of UPSC NDA Syllabus 2026

Conducting Organisation	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	NDA & NA Examination 2026
Frequency	Two times a year
Exam Mode	Offline (Written Test)
Papers	Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT)
Total Marks	900 (Written Test)
Negative Marking	1/3rd for wrong answers
Duration	2.5 hours for each paper
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

Important Components of NDA Syllabus 2026

• Mathematics Paper – 300 Marks
• GAT Paper – 600 Marks (English + General Knowledge)
• SSB Interview – 900 Marks
• All questions are objective-type (MCQs)
• Syllabus designed to assess conceptual clarity and analytical skills

NDA Mathematics Syllabus 2026 (Chapter-wise)

The Mathematics syllabus includes topics from Class 11 and Class 12 with higher difficulty. Chapter-wise topics include:

Unit	Topics
Algebra	Sets, Venn diagrams, De Morgan's laws, Relations, Cartesian product, Complex numbers, Binary numbers, AP/GP/HP, Quadratic equations, Linear inequalities, Permutations, Combinations, Binomial theorem, Logarithms.
Matrices and Determinants	Types of matrices, Matrix operations, Determinants, Inverse of matrices, Cramer's Rule, Solving linear equations.
Trigonometry	Trigonometric ratios, Identities, Heights & Distances, Multiple angles, Inverse trigonometric functions, Properties of triangles.
Analytical Geometry	Coordinate geometry, Distance formula, Equation of a line, Circle equation, Conic sections (Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola), 3D geometry, Direction ratios, Equation of planes and lines, Spheres.
Differential Calculus	Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Derivative applications, Maxima-Minima, Increasing and decreasing functions, Composite functions.
Integral Calculus & Differential Equations	Indefinite/Definite integrals, Standard integrals, Area calculation, Differential equation order/degree, General and particular solutions.
Vector Algebra	Vectors, Unit vectors, Dot and cross product, Applications in geometry.
Statistics and Probability	Data classification, Graphs, Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, Standard deviation, Probability theorems, Bayes theorem, Binomial distribution.

NDA GAT Syllabus 2026 (English + General Knowledge)

English Syllabus

The English section checks grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and correct usage of the language.

• Spotting Errors
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Word substitution
• Sentence Improvement
• Ordering of Words
• Reading Comprehension
• Cohesion in long passages

General Knowledge Syllabus

The GK section is divided into Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography and Current Affairs.

Physics

• Motion, Newton Laws, Gravity, Work & Energy
• Heat, Temperature, Latent Heat
• Sound waves, Light reflection & refraction
• Electric current, Ohm’s Law, Magnetic effects
• Simple machines, X-rays, Mirrors and Lenses

Chemistry

• Physical & Chemical changes
• Acids, Bases, Salts
• Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon dioxide basics
• Atomic structure, Valency
• Everyday chemistry (Soap, Glass, Paper, Cement)

General Science

• Living vs Non-living
• Cell structure, Human body systems
• Nutrition, Balanced diet
• Epidemics and prevention
• Solar system and celestial bodies

History & Civics

• Indian culture and civilisation
• Freedom movement of India
• Basic Constitution knowledge
• Indian governance, Panchayati Raj
• Major revolutions and world history trends

Geography

• Earth shape, Latitude-longitude, Time calculation
• Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Rocks
• Climate, Winds, Cyclones
• Indian geography, agriculture, industries
• Sea ports, trade routes

Current Events

• National and international news
• Defence-related developments
• Sports achievements
• Science & Technology updates

NDA Exam Pattern 2026

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Mathematics	120	300	2.5 hours
General Ability Test (GAT)	150	600	2.5 hours

Negative Marking: 1/3rd for each wrong answer.

SSB Interview Pattern (900 Marks)

Stage I

• Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR)
• Picture Perception & Description Test (PPDT)

Stage II

• Interview
• Group Testing Officer Tasks
• Psychology Tests
• Conference

NDA Preparation Strategy 2026

• Start with NCERT Class 11–12 Maths, Physics, Chemistry
• Daily reading of newspapers for GK & English
• Practice previous year NDA question papers
• Give weekly mock tests
• Revise formulas, maps, charts regularly

NDA 2026 Syllabus in Hindi

NDA Syllabus 2026 को दो प्रमुख विषयों में विभाजित किया गया है — गणित और जनरल एबिलिटी टेस्ट। GAT को अंग्रेजी और सामान्य ज्ञान में बाँटा जाता है, जिसमें भौतिकी, रसायन विज्ञान, सामान्य विज्ञान, इतिहास, भूगोल और करेंट अफेयर्स जैसे विषय शामिल होते हैं।

Resource	Link
NDA 2026 Official Website (UPSC)	upsc.gov.in
NDA 2026 Notification / Syllabus PDF	NDA Notification & Syllabus Page
Previous Year NDA Question Papers (PDF)	Download Previous Year Papers
NDA 2026 Application Form Link	Apply for NDA 2026
NDA 2026 Admit Card / Exam Date Updates	UPSC NDA Updates